Fitch Ratings upgrades Qatar to third-highest on back of gas expansion | Oil and Gas News

Fitch Ratings upgrades Qatar to third-highest on back of gas expansion | Oil and Gas News

Revenues from Qatar’s LNG fields will provide budget surpluses until the 2030s, Fitch said. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Qatar to AA, its third-highest rating, on the back of revenues expected from its expanded gas fields, the agency has said. Revenues from Qatar’s liquified natural gas (LNG) fields will ensure that…

As corporate America pivots to AI, consumers rejected for loans, jobs | Technology

As corporate America pivots to AI, consumers rejected for loans, jobs | Technology

New York City – Rachel S lives in a walkable neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York. Most days she is able to live comfortably without a car. She works remotely often but occasionally she needs to go into the office. That’s where her situation gets a bit challenging. Her workspace is…

Credit Suisse, UBS shares drop after Swiss probe into merger
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Credit Suisse, UBS shares drop after Swiss probe into merger

Credit Suisse and UBS shares fell on Monday after Switzerland’s federal prosecutor opened an investigation into the emergency merger of the two lenders. The office of the attorney general said on Sunday that the prosecutor opened an investigation into the state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS Group last month, looking into potential breaches of the country’s criminal law by…

Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse meltdown
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Saudi National Bank chair resigns after Credit Suisse meltdown

The boss of the Saudi National Bank abruptly resigned from his post Monday, just days after his critical comments about Credit Suisse sparked an industrywide panic that resulted in a forced rescue of the troubled lender by rival UBS. Saudi National Bank Chairman Ammar Al Khudairy is stepping down “due…

Credit Suisse given $54 billion lifeline to prevent global bank crisis
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Credit Suisse given $54 billion lifeline to prevent global bank crisis

Credit Suisse on Thursday said it would borrow up to $54 billion from the Swiss central bank to shore up liquidity and investor confidence after a slump in its shares intensified fears about a global financial crisis. The Swiss bank’s announcement helped stem heavy selling in financial markets in Asian morning trade on…